by FanHouse StaffFiled under: Cardinals, MLB Rumors, MLB Free Agency
Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has reportedly turned down the latest offer from the team and will announce Tuesday that he is ending negotiations on a new contract, according to a report in USA Today.
Citing someone close to Pujols, the newspaper reported he will not reopen discussion on the contract until after the season. His current deal ends at the end of the upcoming campaign, when the 31-year-old is eligible to become a free agent.
The veteran all-star is seeking a 10-year contract, the source told USA Today.
Pujols does not want the contract negotiations to become a distraction to him, particularly since the Cards open spring training on Wednesday in Jupiter, Fla. Pujols is expected to report on time to camp.
Unless an agreement can be reached between both sides by Tuesday, Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa supports his player's decision to then forgo negotiations until after the season.
"This is a spectacular distraction potentially," LaRussa said. "We won't allow it to be."
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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2011/02/13/albert-pujols-set-to-end-contract-talks-if-no-deal-is-made-by-tu/
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